GenStone G2SSCS Installation guide

Brand: GenStone

Model: G2SSCS

Type: Installation guide

GenStone products are designed to provide a realisc

look of brick. Although installaon of GenStone is

much easier than tradional masonry applicaons,

proper installaon requires good planning and

preparaon. Each applicaon varies, therefore

we recommend you read this enre guide before

beginning your project. When calculang the amount

of GenStone needed for your project, remember that

you will need addional pieces for unique cuts, such

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

OPTIONAL TOOLS

• Hand Saw

• Ulity Knife

• Tape Measure

• Caulking Gun for a 10 oz Tube

• 1.625” Non-Corrosive Deck Screws

• 2.5” Non Corrosive Deck Screw (for Ledger)

• Screw Driver Bits

• Drill

• Framing Square

• Level

• Sandpaper

as gables, end walls, or areas around windows. A

minimum of a 5% addional product is recommended

for mely compleon of your job. Keep in mind,

your leover product can be used in other areas

of your project too. It is also recommended that

addional panels be purchased and scrap pieces be

kept in case a repair is needed. Observe and Obey

All Safety Rules and Recommendaons set forth by

Tool Manufacturers and Local, State, and Federal

Authories for Any Building Codes Applicable.

STACKED STONE TO WOOD

Exterior Installaons Interior Installaons

• Marker

• Gloves

• Safety Goggles/Glasses

• Table Saw

• Compound Miter Saw

• Jig Saw

• Power Sander

• Rubber Mallet

Damage of any kind resulng from inadequate or improper

installaon is not covered by warranty. For the best results,

create random paerns with staggered joints. When planning

your paern, keep in mind that there are four paerns of

panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar paerns

side-by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this,

sort out panels and lay them out before starng each row.

Stagger the vercal seams and check that horizontal lines are

uniform in width and spacing between panels. Check for level

with each row. Make sure to use adequate sealants and/or

nishes when joining other products and around penetraons,

windows, or doors. GenStone Color Matched Caulking should

be used between the shiplap edges to adhere panels together

ensuring a good seal. GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up

Paint should be used anywhere custom cuts are made.

GenStone products are designed to be applied to a

variety of substrates. Regardless of the substrate,

the surface should be clean and free of debris. The

posive shiplap edge always goes to the top side. As

you layout your wall, you will it your GenStone panels

to the building, which will rarely be square or true.

This will require small modicaons to the panels

(especially on your rst/boom row and corners).

These adjustments can be made by trimming with

a ulity knife or by using sandpaper to ensure an

accurate installaon.

GenStone panels require very lile maintenance and should be cleaned using

warm water and mild soap. Water pressure from a garden hose and the use of a

so bristle brush is sucient. Do not use a pressure washer, parculate or sand

blasng device, or harsh chemicals. GenStone Panels have a clear coat sealant

applied during the manufacturing process that should be reapplied every 5

years. Aquaseal Wet Look by Monochem is what was originally used. This must

be a water based solvent free sealant to apply by manufacturers’ instrucons.

IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER

PREPARATION

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to

measure and mark on the at (back) side of the

panel. Use a level or straight edge, pencil or

marker, and a tape measure to mark the cut line.

If you plan to use a table saw, it would be beer

to mark a point on the panel surface and use the

at side down on the table. All exposed cut edges

should be sealed with GenStone Color Matched

Touch-Up Paint.

Aer marking your panels, you are ready to cut. To use

a circular saw, you will need to protect the face of the

panel as you hold it in place on a smooth at table.

Placing the panel at side down works best when using

a table saw. For cung smaller pieces, a compound

miter saw is best, but a hand saw or jigsaw will also work.

For applicaons requiring cut outs such as hose bibs,

electrical plates, or lights, mark from the back and then

cut out using a keyhole saw, jig saw, or a hole saw on a

drill. The manufacturing process leaves minor blemishes

at the edge of the panels. These are easily corrected by

trimming with a ulity knife or sanding.

When installing a corner piece, mark a vercal line on both sides

of the corner far enough away from the actual corner so they are

visible for reference while test ng. Starng at the most logical

corner, test t and trim the rst corner for the best overall t on

both sides of the bend. Corners have a posive edge that goes to

the top, and will always need some minor adjustments. This may

require shaving minimal amounts from the back side of the panel.

Be cauous not to reduce the thickness too much. For corners

that are not 90°, as well as inside corners, mitering is an opon.

These areas can be lightly sanded and sealed with GenStone Color

Matched Caulking and Touch-Up Paint.

MEASURING AND MARKING

CUTTING AND MEASURING

90° CORNERS

Some installaons may require a new negave shiplap edge to

be cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or

router table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably

with a guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table

saw) or depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should

be equal to the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately

1”). Once the blade is set, make the cut, then reset the height or

depth to match the depth cut of the shiplap edge (approximately

1/2”) eecvely cung a rectangle of material out of the corner.

A router or router table can also be used to remove this material

leaving the new negave shiplap edge.

The screw used for shoong through the ledger will be

longer than the screws used for panel installaons in order

to provide good bite into the substrate. We recommend

2.5” screws. To install a piece of ledger, apply adhesive to

the back of the ledger and to the top of the posive shiplap

edge of the panel that is already aached to the substrate.

Then t the negave shiplap edge of the ledger down

onto the posive edge of the panel. Proceed by placing

screws at an angle through the face of the ledger at both

ends, countersinking the screw 1/8”. Connue by shoong

the longer screws in the center of the ledger through the

face, countersinking 1/8”. Once installaon is complete,

GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used to cover

any line between ledgers and to ll all screw holes. Use

GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend colors.

Measure the gap from le to right. Measure from grey to

grey. Do not measure the ngers. This represents the overall

panel length that should be cut. When cung a panel to t,

you will want to use the factory edges on each of the end and

cut what needs to be removed from the middle of the panel.

Be sure when making your cut to cut in a place that will be

cung through the bricks not the mortar. Mark your panel on

the back side and cut to size. Once you have your panel cut

down to the correct lengths, install to you substrate. Paint all

exposed foam with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.

Install as previously directed.

NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES

LEDGERS

FITTING PIECES TO FILL IN THE GAPS

Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol

and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in

thickness, to the posive shiplap edge and behind each of the nger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color

Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a dierent color than the ller. Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-

Up Paint to blend the area to the correct color. Recommended installaon temperatures are 40° - 100° F. The

curing process can take up to 2 weeks.

GenStone Trim or J-channel is recommended around all openings. Secure panel deep enough to protect edge

and cover exposed edges with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.

Minor damage to GenStone products can be repaired by painng

over the damaged area with GenStone Color Matched Touch Up

Paint. GenStone Color Matched Caulking or an exterior grade ller

can be used on larger areas needing repair. Blend the area with

GenStone Color Match Touch-Up Paint to match exisng color.

This method of applicaons would be used over plywood,

OSB, or any other wood siding product. GenStone must be

installed onto a surface that is at. Aer applying a moisture

barrier (per manufacturer’s’ instrucons) use 2.5” exterior

grade non-corrosive deck screws to aach the panels. Longer

screws are needed for installing ledgers. To begin the layout,

use a level and chalk line to mark a line across the substrate

at or above the top edge of your boom row of panels. This

will give you a reference as you run your panels and allow

you to keep your project framing square. Repeang these

steps as you progress up the wall will allow you to make any

necessary adjustments and maintain an accurate installaon. Begin your installaon in the lower le corner and

proceed to the right down the wall in a single row. If you are using GenStone 90° Corners, start by ng the

corner rst and then the panel next to it for your rst row. It is crical that the rst row be as level and square as

possible because all other panels build from this row. Shoot non-corrosive deck screws into the posive shiplap

edge about every 8”, countersinking them up to 1/8” deep. Starng about 1” from the boom of the panel,

shoot 3 or 4 screws evenly and at an upward angle through the face of the panel. Place screws in the shadows

of the panel near a grout line. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color Matched Caulking when complete. Use

GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend any area where the caulking is noceable. Apply a 1/4” bead

of GenStone Color Match Caulking to all posive edges to ensure a waterght barrier.

CAULKING

WINDOWS, DOORS, & ROOF LINES

REPAIRING MINOR DAMAGE

APPLYING TO WOOD

GenStone products are designed to provide a realisc

look of stone, rock, or brick. Although installaon of

GenStone is much easier than tradional masonry

applicaons,proper installaon requires good planning

and preparaon. Each applicaon varies, therefore

we recommend you read this enre guide before

beginning your project.When calculang the amount

of GenStone needed for your project, remember that

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

OPTIONAL TOOLS

• Hand Saw

• Ulity Knife

• Tape Measure

• Caulking Gun for a 10 oz Tube

• Tapcon Screws

• Masonry Screw Driver Bits

• Drill

• Framing Square

• Level

• Sandpaper

• Marker

you will need addional pieces for unique cuts, such

as gables, end walls, or areas around windows. A

minimum of a 5% addional product is recommended

for mely compleon of your job. Keep in mind, your

le over product can be used in other areas of your

project to. It is also recommended that addional

panels be purchased and scrap pieces be kept in case a

repair is needed.

APPLYING TO CONCRETE

• Gloves

• Safety Goggles/Glasses

• Table Saw

• Compound Miter Saw

• Jig Saw

• Power Sander

• Rubber Mallet

Damage of any kind resulng from inadequate or improper

installaon is not covered by warranty. For the best results,

create random paerns with staggered joints. When planning

your paern, keep in mind that there are four paerns of

panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar paerns side-

by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort

out panels and lay them out before starng each row. Stagger

the vercal seams and check that horizontal lines are uniform

in width and spacing between panels. Check for level with each

row. Make sure to use adequate sealants and/or nishes when

joining other products and around penetraons, windows,

or doors. GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used

between the shiplap edges to adhere panels together ensuring

a good seal. GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint should

be used anywhere custom cuts are made.

GenStone products are designed to be applied to a

variety of substrates. Regardless of the substrate,

the surface should be clean and free of debris. The

posive shiplap edge always goes to the top side. As

you layout your wall, you will it your GenStone panels

to the building, which will rarely be square or true.

This will require small modicaons to the panels

(especially on your rst/boom row and corners).

These adjustments can be made by trimming with

a ulity knife or by using sandpaper to ensure an

accurate installaon.

GenStone panels require very lile maintenance and should be

cleaned using warm water and mild soap. Water pressure from a

garden hose and the use of a so bristle brush is sucient. Do not

use a pressure washer, parculate or sand blasng device, or harsh

chemicals. GenStone Panels have a clear coat sealant applied during the

manufacturing process that should be reapplied every 5 years. Aquaseal

Wet Look by Monochem is what was originally used. This must be a

water based solvent free sealant to apply by manufacturers’ instrucons.

IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER

PREPARATION

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to

measure and mark on the at (back) side of the panel.

Use a level or straight edge, pencil or marker, and a

tape measure to mark the cut line. If you plan to use

a table saw, it would be beer to mark a point on the

panel surface and use the at side down on the table.

All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone

Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.

Aer marking your panels, you are ready to cut. To use a

circular saw, you will need to protect the face of the panel

as you hold it in place on a smooth at table. Placing the

panel at side down works best when using a table saw. For

cung smaller pieces, a compound miter saw is best, but a

hand saw or jigsaw will also work. For applicaons requiring

cut outs such as hose bibs, electrical plates, or lights, mark

from the back and then cut out using a keyhole saw, jig saw,

or a hole saw on a drill. The manufacturing process leaves

minor blemishes at the edge of the panels. These are easily

corrected by trimming with a ulity knife or sanding.

When installing a corner piece, mark a vercal line

on both sides of the corner far enough away from

the actual corner so they are visible for reference

while test ng. Starng at the most logical corner,

test t and trim the rst corner for the best overall t

on both sides of the bend. Corners have a posive

edge that goes to the top, and will always need some

minor adjustments. This may require shaving minimal

amounts from the back side of the panel. Be cauous

not to reduce the thickness too much. For corners

that are not 90°, as well as inside corners, mitering

is an opon. These areas can be lightly sanded and

sealed with GenStone Color Matched Caulking and

Touch-Up Paint.

MEASURING AND MARKING

CUTTING AND MEASURING

90° CORNERS

Some installaons may require a new negave shiplap edge to be

cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or router

table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably with a

guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table saw) or

depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should be equal to

the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1”). Once the

blade is set, make the cut, then reset the height or depth to match

the depth cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1/2”) eecvely

cung a rectangle of material out of the corner. A router or router

table can also be used to remove this material leaving the new

negave shiplap edge.

The screw used for shoong through the ledger will be longer

than the screws used for panel installaons in order to provide

good bite into the substrate. We recommend 2.5” screws.

To install a piece of ledger, apply adhesive to the back of the

ledger and to the top of the posive shiplap edge of the panel

that is already aached to the substrate. Then t the negave

shiplap edge of the ledger down onto the posive edge of

the panel. Proceed by placing screws at an angle through the

face of the ledger at both ends, countersinking the screw 1/8”.

Connue by shoong the longer screws in the center of the

ledger through the face, countersinking 1/8”. Once installaon

is complete, GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used

to cover any line between ledgers and to ll all screw holes.

Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint to blend colors.

Measure the gap from le to right. Measure from grey to

grey. Do not measure the ngers. This represents the overall

panel length that should be cut. When cung a panel to t,

you will want to use the factory edges on each of the end and

cut what needs to be removed from the middle of the panel.

Be sure when making your cut to cut in a place that will be

cung through the bricks not the mortar. Mark your panel on

the back side and cut to size. Once you have your panel cut

down to the correct lengths, install to you substrate. Paint all

exposed foam with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.

Install as previously directed.

NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES

LEDGERS

FITTING PIECES TO FILL IN THE GAPS

Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol

and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in

thickness, to the posive shiplap edge and behind each of the nger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color

Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a dierent color than the ller. Use GenStone Color Matched Touch-

Up Paint to blend the area to the correct color. Recommended installaon temperatures are 40° - 100° F. The

curing process can take up to 2 weeks.

GenStone Trim or J-channel is recommended around all openings. Secure panel deep enough to protect edge

and cover exposed edges with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.

Minor damage to GenStone products can be repaired by painng

over the damaged area with GenStone Color Matched Touch Up

Paint. GenStone Color Matched Caulking or an exterior grade ller

can be used on larger areas needing repair. Blend the area with

GenStone Color Match Touch-Up Paint to match exisng color.

Always keep the posive edge of the shiplap at the

top. Using a polyurethane safe, premium construcon

ashesive (PL-200 or PL-300 is recommended) on

the back of the panels, apply 3/8” bead in a ght

“S” paern. Using your hammer drill, make a pilot

hole before screwing in the concrete anchors. Place

the panel onto the wall and using concrete screws

(Tapcons), screw through the posive shiplap edge.

One screw in each corner of the panel is adequate.

Countersink screw heads 1/8” and ll with GenStone

Color Matched Caulking and Touch-Up Paint. The

screws will hold the panel in place while the adhesive

sets. Screws should be of sucient length to

penetrate the panel and bite into your substrate to

hold ght.

CAULKING

WINDOWS, DOORS, & ROOF LINES

REPAIRING MINOR DAMAGE

APPLYING TO CONCRETE

GenStone products are designed to provide a realisc

look of stone, rock, or brick. Although installaon of

GenStone is much easier than tradional masonry

applicaons,proper installaon requires good planning

and preparaon. Each applicaon varies, therefore

we recommend you read this enre guide before

beginning your project.When calculang the amount

of GenStone needed for your project, remember that

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

OPTIONAL TOOLS

• Hand Saw

• Ulity Knife

• Tape Measure

• Caulking Gun for a 10 oz Tube

• Tapcon Screws

• Masonry Screw Driver Bits

• Drill

• Framing Square

• Level

• Sandpaper

• Marker

you will need addional pieces for unique cuts, such

as gables, end walls, or areas around windows. A

minimum of a 5% addional product is recommended

for mely compleon of your job. Keep in mind, your

le over product can be used in other areas of your

project to. It is also recommended that addional

panels be purchased and scrap pieces be kept in case a

repair is needed.

APPLYING TO BRICK

• Gloves

• Safety Goggles/Glasses

• Table Saw

• Compound Miter Saw

• Jig Saw

• Power Sander

• Rubber Mallet

Damage of any kind resulng from inadequate or improper

installaon is not covered by warranty. For the best results,

create random paerns with staggered joints. When planning

your paern, keep in mind that there are four paerns of

panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar paerns side-

by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort

out panels and lay them out before starng each row. Stagger

the vercal seams and check that horizontal lines are uniform

in width and spacing between panels. Check for level with each

row. Make sure to use adequate sealants and/or nishes when

joining other products and around penetraons, windows,

or doors. GenStone Color Matched Caulking should be used

between the shiplap edges to adhere panels together ensuring

a good seal. GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint should

be used anywhere custom cuts are made.

GenStone products are designed to be applied to a

variety of substrates. Regardless of the substrate,

the surface should be clean and free of debris. The

posive shiplap edge always goes to the top side. As

you layout your wall, you will it your GenStone panels

to the building, which will rarely be square or true.

This will require small modicaons to the panels

(especially on your rst/boom row and corners).

These adjustments can be made by trimming with

a ulity knife or by using sandpaper to ensure an

accurate installaon.

GenStone panels require very lile maintenance and should be

cleaned using warm water and mild soap. Water pressure from a

garden hose and the use of a so bristle brush is sucient. Do not

use a pressure washer, parculate or sand blasng device, or harsh

chemicals. GenStone Panels have a clear coat sealant applied during the

manufacturing process that should be reapplied every 5 years. Aquaseal

Wet Look by Monochem is what was originally used. This must be a

water based solvent free sealant to apply by manufacturer’s instrucons.

IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER

PREPARATION

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to

measure and mark on the at (back) side of the panel.

Use a level or straight edge, pencil or marker, and a

tape measure to mark the cut line. If you plan to use

a table saw, it would be beer to mark a point on the

panel surface and use the at side down on the table.

All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone

Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.

Aer marking your panels, you are ready to cut. To use a

circular saw, you will need to protect the face of the panel

as you hold it in place on a smooth at table. Placing the

panel at side down works best when using a table saw. For

cung smaller pieces, a compound miter saw is best, but a

hand saw or jigsaw will also work. For applicaons requiring

cut outs such as hose bibs, electrical plates, or lights, mark

from the back and then cut out using a keyhole saw, jig saw,

or a hole saw on a drill. The manufacturing process leaves

minor blemishes at the edge of the panels. These are easily

corrected by trimming with a ulity knife or sanding.

When installing a corner piece, mark a vercal line

on both sides of the corner far enough away from

the actual corner so they are visible for reference

while test ng. Starng at the most logical corner,

test t and trim the rst corner for the best overall t

on both sides of the bend. Corners have a posive

edge that goes to the top, and will always need some

minor adjustments. This may require shaving minimal

amounts from the back side of the panel. Be cauous

not to reduce the thickness too much. For corners

that are not 90°, as well as inside corners, mitering

is an opon. These areas can be lightly sanded and

sealed with GenStone Color Matched Caulking and

Touch-Up Paint.

MEASURING AND MARKING

CUTTING AND MEASURING

90° CORNERS